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Sir Michael Elias Balcon (19 May 1896 – 17 October 1977) was an English film producer known for his leadership of Ealing Studios in west London from 1938 to 1955. Under his direction, the studio became one of the most important British film studios of the day.
Michael Balcon (1896-1977) was a prominent figure in the British film industry, working with Alfred Hitchcock, Ealing Studios, and MGM-British. He was knighted in 1948 and was the grandfather of actors Daniel Day-Lewis and Tamasin Day-Lewis.
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- Birmingham, England, UK
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- Hartfield, East Sussex, England, UK
Sir Michael Balcon was a motion-picture producer and a leader in the British cinema industry. He began his career as a producer in 1922, founded and directed Gainsborough Pictures, Ltd., in 1928, and became the director of production for Gaumont-British Pictures, Ltd., in 1931.
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Michael Balcon was a British film producer who helped launch Alfred Hitchcock and founded Ealing Studios. He was also the grandfather of actors Daniel Day-Lewis and Tamasin Day-Lewis.
- May 19, 1896
- October 17, 1977
When the world was entering into a period dominated by creeds that worshipped a cruel heroism, Balcon hit the precise note of the British response, with his kind, and passionately humdrum heroes; anarchists, struggling against an oppressive, but vague, system.
Sir Michael Elias Balcon (19 May 1896 – 17 October 1977) was an English film producer known for his leadership of Ealing Studios in West London from 1938 to 1955. Under his direction, the studio became one of the most important British film studios of the day.
Sir Michael Elias Balcon (19 May 1896 – 17 October 1977) was an English film producer, known for his work with Ealing Studios. Balcon had earlier worked for Gainsborough Pictures, Gaumont British and MGM-British.